I've read and heard comments that Stevie and Kenny have made separately regarding the recording sessions for "Whenever I Call You Friend". Stevie and Kenny met when HE was opening for Fleetwood Mac on the "Rumours" tour right after he had gone solo.
Kenny invited Stevie to sing on the song. The recording sessions reportedly became tense due to his EFFICIENCY and WORK ETHIC, and Stevie's lack thereof. Kenny's style was, GET INTO THE STUDIO, WORK HARD, put your nose to the grind and get the session done. Stevie had become accustomed to FM's laissez-faire style.
Kenny once said Stevie would show up for the session hours late. "Oh, Stevie, you don't feel like singing today, ok guys, let's cancel the session." In turn, she called him a "slave driver". Obviously, the friction produced a great vocal performance and a top 5 hit.
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